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Dublin woman assaulted two brothers with the heel of her stiletto shoe
Summary
In a 2013 incident at the Abberley Hotel in Tallaght, Zoe Thompson, aged 21, struck two brothers, Aidan and Colm Brown, with the heel of her stiletto shoe. The assault began when Aidan Brown, a barman, was involved in a scuffle after a confrontation on the dance floor of the "Entourage" nightclub. Thompson intervened, hitting Aidan on the forehead, which required seven surgical staples, and later struck his brother from behind, resulting in five staples to the back of his head. Both victims suffered financial losses: Aidan lost €1,000 in wages and Colm lost €690. Thompson pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing harm and has four prior convictions for road traffic offences, including drink driving. She is awaiting sentencing in January, with the court considering her suitability for a restorative justice programme. The case highlights the severity of the injuries and the financial impact on the victims.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin woman assaulted two brothers with the heel of her stiletto shoe. Charges or matters: two counts of assault causing harm to Aidan and Colm Brown at the Abberley Hotel, also in Tallaght on April 15, 2013. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 15, 2013 Adjournment
- 2014-11-24 Publication
Why: Judge Desmond Hogan adjourned sentencing in order to see if Thompson is suitable for the restorative justice programme. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: two counts of assault causing harm to Aidan and Colm Brown at the Abberley Hotel, also in Tallaght on April 15, 2013 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Desmond Hogan adjourned sentencing in order to see if Thompson is suitable for the restorative justice programme.; Judge Desmond Hogan adjourned sentencing in order to see if Thompson is suitable for the restorative justice programme.
Places mentioned
- Kilclare Drive
- Tallaght
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Road Traffic Stage Sentence Violent Crime
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